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When does anyone suggest starting walking my vizsla and how far? Im a big walker so really looking forward to taking her on big walks but don’t want to over do it while she is still a puppy? Anyone have a guideline they think is best? She is walking well on a lead up and down my street with traffic etc so thats a good sign….
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When does anyone suggest starting walking my vizsla and how far? Im a big walker so really looking forward to taking her on big walks but don’t want to over do it while she is still a puppy? Anyone have a guideline they think is best? She is walking well on a lead up and down my street with traffic etc so thats a good sign….
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She shouldn’t be exposed to other dogs, or areas where other dogs gather or wander until she’s finished with her first set of shots. You need to consult your vet about the proper timing.
I don’t think there is anything wrong with letting your dog walk with you through the neighborhood, up and down the street, but i wouldn’t take her to dog-friendly areas (beaches, hiking trails, dog parks) until she’s been properly immunized.
enjoy your dog.
How old is the puppy? I would start immediately – maybe not take her on a long/fast paced walk – but a walk in general maybe twice a day would be good to start. Build as necessary! Hey, she might surprise you as Vizslas need A LOT of exercise!!
Until she has all her vaccinations you should be careful to limit her exposure to other dogs, especially unknown ones, and areas frequented by dogs.
If you can find a suitable place, you can start now. Just be aware of the pups energy level and if she gets tired, carry her home. The best way to get a vizsla pup some exercise is find a safe area that’s fenced and let her bomb around. They love to run off leash and sniff around. It’s also a great opportunity to practice your training and you can create and stimulate her desire to follow you by running and having her chase you, frequently letting her catch you and giving lots of praise.
It’s preferable to walking on a lead because puppies want to explore and to raise a dog that truly walks well on a lead, anytime they are on the lead they should be paying attention to you, not exploring. That’s a tough thing to do for any length of time with a puppy. Find an appropriate area, let her explore, toss a ball, and let her be a pup.
take her to dog-friendly areas only when she’s finished with her shots, as she has a risk of contracting canine illnesses without them.
Until she’s about a year and half old, walk her plenty but try to avoid hard running, jumping, and things of this nature, because young dogs can sustain very serious injuries from putting too much stress on their bones and joints before they reach maturity.